Yalumba, 'The Virgilius' Viognier 2023
Yalumba, 'The Virgilius' Viognier 2023 is a dry, full-bodied white from Viognier (South Australia, Australia), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is gentle; oak influence is little. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, chicken curry, creamy pasta. Cheapest offer £41.60 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Faury, Condrieu Mornieux 2023 Domaine Faury · Rhône | £41.90 | |||
| Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cuvée Gaby, Domaine Colombier 2022 Domaine du Colombier · Rhône | £42.00 | |||
| Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cuvée Gaby, Domaine Colombier 2023 Domaine du Colombier · Rhône | £42.00 | |||
| Condrieu La Berne Faury 2010 Faury · Rhône | £39.80 |
Fragrant and composed, this is Viognier with polish rather than excess. Aromas of apricot, white peach and honeysuckle lead into a textured, gently rounded palate, lifted by fresh acidity and a subtle savoury edge. Generous, but never heavy, with real balance and a long, elegant finish. Founded in 1849, Yalumba is Australia’s oldest family-owned winery and a quiet pioneer of Viognier. Virgilius sits at the top of their white range, reflecting the house style perfectly: expressive, thoughtful and built on fruit purity rather than overt winemaking.